Kim Kardashian

Despite her seemingly perfect body, Kim suffers from a skin condition called psoriasis. She spoke about this on an episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians back in 2011.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin by causing it to produce bumps or scaly patches. As of now, there is no definite cure for it but treatments for its symptoms are available.

Hugh Jackman

Although Hugh Jackman played Wolverine, the former X-men star isn’t as strong and indestructible as one of his most famed roles. Jackman has dealt with skin cancer on four different occasions, though instead of taking the experience in a bad way, he has described the ordeal as humbling.

Sarah Hyland

The Modern Family star Sarah Hyland has talked about her journey with kidney dysplasia in the past, and how she received two kidney transplants before she turned 30. Kidney dysplasia affects about one in 4,000 babies, and treatment can include dialysis or kidney transplants such as Hyland’s.

Halle Berry

You might not have guessed it, but actress and frequent most beautiful women A-lister Halle Berry has type 2 diabetes, meaning her body cannot produce enough insulin to turn sugar into energy. The disease leaves her almost always tired, but Berry copes with the disorder through daily insulin injections and a special diet.

Lil Wayne

Rumor has it that rapper Lil Wayne wears darkly tinted shades to help prevent seizures. Yes, seizures. Lil Wayne has epilepsy, and in 2017 he was hospitalized for an entire week after suffering through 3 consecutive seizures.

Nick Jonas

The youngest out of the Jonas Brothers trio went public and talked about his type 1 diabetes back in 2007. According to him, some of the symptoms he has experienced include weight loss and thirst.

He has even shared a story about when he was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, his blood sugar levels were well over 700. That’s extremely high, considering that normal blood sugar levels range from 70 to 120.

Bret Michaels

Poison lead singer Bret Michaels has a literal hole in his heart. In 2010, the rock star was diagnosed with a heart condition called patent foramen ovale (PFO). Before getting diagnosed, he was admitted to the hospital because he was suffering from numbness on the right side of his body. Michaels also has type 1 diabetes.

Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid is one of the biggest names in the modeling industry. You would expect her to be in tip-top shape with her globe-trotting lifestyle, but she isn’t. She has Lyme disease, which can cause chronic headaches, thyroid dysfunction, and inflammation. Hadid was diagnosed with the condition in 2012.

Nick Cannon

In early 2012, comedian, actor, and tv host Nick Cannon was diagnosed with lupus, a kidney-related autoimmune disease, after complaining about his knees swelling up. The condition has taken its toll on Cannon over the years, including a few hospitalizations due to complications from the disease.

Dan Reynolds

Dan Reynolds, the lead singer of Imagine Dragons, has a rare autoimmune disease called ankylosing spondylitis. For Reynolds, the inflammatory arthritis initially caused him constant pain, and he had difficulty performing on stage. When he discovered his condition, he partnered with ThisASLife to help spread awareness.

Gigi Hadid

Supermodel and baby mama to Zayn Malik, Gigi Hadid suffers from Hashimoto’s disease, with one symptom causing her weight to fluctuate. When you are a known model with weight changes, you become the target of some very unkind body shamers, which is why Hadid remains body positive and is vigilant in dismissing her haters.

Tiki Barber

The former pro football player has had a life-long journey with sickle cell disease, a blood disorder that affects red blood cells and is passed on genetically. Treatment for the disease can include having regular blood transfusions throughout one’s life.

Selena Gomez

The singer-actress Selena Gomez suffers from the autoimmune disease lupus. According to sources, Gomez checked into a rehab facility in 2015 to receive treatment. Nowadays, she openly talks about her struggles with fatigue and other symptoms of this illness.

Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott has a rare autoimmune disorder called Graves’ disease, which affects the thyroid and causes hyperthyroidism. The rapper was diagnosed with the disease after disclosing to the doctors that she’d had such strong body tremors they had made her crash her car.

Seal

Contrary to public speculation, the scars on singer-songwriter Seal’s face did not come from any tragedy or fight. The markings are actually from a type of lupus called discoid lupus erythematosus, which affects the skin. Having this condition can also cause sensitivity to ultraviolet light and hair loss.

Miley Cyrus

In her book Miles to Go, Miley Cyrus talks about her heart rhythm disorder, tachycardia. The condition results in her resting heart rate beating much faster than a normal resting heart rate. Although it isn’t life-threatening, the singer said that the disorder especially bothers her when she performs. “There is never a time onstage when I’m not thinking about my heart.”

Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts is one of the most popular news anchors in America, and she is also known to have gone through a few life-changing ordeals over the years. In 2007, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy and radiation. Five years later, she was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare blood disorder that required a bone marrow transplant as part of her treatment.

Michael J. Fox

In 1991, the Family Ties and Back to the Future actor was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Fox decided to wait a bit before going public with his diagnosis, which he did in 1998. Inspired by his disease, he founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000, which is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s.

Pamela Anderson

Former Baywatch bombshell Pamela Anderson contracted hepatitis C after sharing a tattoo needle with her ex-husband Tommy Lee in the 90s. According to sources, Anderson has been cured of Hepatitis C as of 2015, after undergoing over a decade’s worth of expensive treatments. Since then, she has spoken up about raising awareness about hep C and advocating for more affordable treatment options.

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande’s petite physique, paired with her massive personality and impressive singing talents, have made her a star for the ages, and one that you would have never guessed has PTSD. The singer still gets flashbacks of the suicide bombings at her 2017 concert in Manchester which left 22 dead, and has sought out treatment in therapy.

20. Wendy Williams – 50lbs.

Talk show host, Wendy Williams, admits that she’s tried a variety of diets and none has worked so far. That is until she learned how to control her portions and lost 50 pounds.

She is mastering the art of portion control combined with not eating meat and working out regularly. Williams has also changed her perspective about going to the gym – it’s no longer about losing weight but rather, staying fit and healthy.

19. Kirstie Alley – 50lbs.

Kirstie Alley shed a few digits from her waistline back in 2005 and began representing the Jenny Craig program. She did gain 30 pounds in the following years which motivated her to join a weight-loss program in April 2014.

Since then, Alley lost 50 pounds and joined fellow “Cheers” co-stars John Ratzenberger and George Wendt in a Jenny Craig commercial.

18. Rosie O’Donnell – 60lbs.

Doctors warned Rosie O’Donnell that if she wanted to reach old age, she needed to make changes in her lifestyle. Gladly, Rosie followed the doctors’ orders and decided to have a gastric sleeve surgery.

Not only did she get the procedure done in July 2013 but she also started following a strict diet and works out regularly. Before all these, she used to weigh 237 pounds. O’Donnell estimates that she has lost 60 pounds since her surgery.

17. Melissa McCarthy – 75lbs.

She slimmed down and started glowing up! Comedienne Melissa McCarthy is looking healthier and happier than ever before after shedding 75 pounds.

Her secret? A high protein and low carb diet mixed with foods rich in fiber. She frequently drinks green tea and rests a lot.

16. Chaz Bono – 85lbs.

Sonny Bono and Cher’s son, Chaz, managed to shed the extra pounds off after transitioning to a male, which gave him a positive look on his body. Chaz started working out and cut out grains from his diet.

Chaz then appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2011 and managed to lose 40 pounds. A couple of years after that, he dropped 45 more.

15. Mo’Nique – 100lbs.

Mo’Nique is famous for being one of the funniest women in the biz but her health and weight hit a worrisome stage when she hit 300 pounds in 2012. Seeing this, she changed her diet completely and started hitting the gym regularly.

Mo’Nique’s workout is a combination of weightlifting, boxing, yoga, swimming and hiking. In 2016, she posted a picture of herself wearing a bathing suit to mark her 100-pound loss. She has since then used her social media accounts to document her journey and inspire other people to live a healthier life.

14. Seth Rogen

Up until today, there is no telling exactly how much weight Seth Rogen lost but the transformation is undeniable. He then found fame by playing an overweight pothead in movies such as “Knocked Up” and “Pineapple Express.” However, he wanted to branch out to other roles and in order to appear in “The Green Hornet,” he needed to lose a bit of weight.

With the help of celebrity trainer, Harley Pasternak, and her 5-Factor Diet, he was able to lose weight in only nine months! It gets even better because Rogen did not stop there. He started producing his own movies and continued acting – all while maintaining his weight!

13. Dr. Dre – 50lbs.

Dr. Dre started out with a group called N.W.A. and later became one of the most influential people in the industry. Of course, with lots of money, come lots of food which is why in the earlier parts of 2000s, he weighed about 270 pounds.

He lost 50 pounds but according to Dr. Dre, losing weight got easier after he changed his diet and started working out regularly. His transformation was so intense that his brother, Warren G, got inspired and adopted his healthy lifestyle.

12. Gabourey Sidibe – 100lbs.

Gabourey Sidibe is famous for starring in “Precious,” in which her remarkable performance got her an Oscar nomination from. Despite her talent, Gabourey was bombarded with comments from the public for her looks and weight.

While it didn’t seem like it bothered Gabourey, she decided to start losing weight due to her own personal reasons which she chose to keep to herself. She also hasn’t given us an exact number but according to sources, the young actress lost more or less 100 pounds.

11. Khloe Kardashian – 40lbs.

Host of the show “Revenge Body,” Khloe Kardashian started her weight loss journey after divorcing NBA Player, Lamar Odom, in 2013. She started following a strict diet plan which canceled out all dairy products and started working out more often.

The reality star wakes up everyday at 5AM to work out and doesn’t have breakfast until 8AM. Khloe got a lot of negative comments from the public and used to be called as the “Fat Kardashian.” Of course, losing 40 pounds can also lead to losing the rude moni ker.

10. Jennifer Hudson – 80lbs.

Jennifer Hudson or commonly known as “JHud” is an Oscar-winning singer and actress. She is most famous for playing “Effie White” in the 2006 reprise of “Dreamgirls.”

After feeling insecure about her body and health, Hudson started her weightloss journey in 2010 and by 2014, she managed to lose 80 pounds. Her secret? “Out of sight, out of mind.”

9. Paula Deen – more than 40lbs.

As a TV Chef, Paula Deen became a household name for whipping up some delicious meals in front of cameras and casually tasting them for us. However, she noticed that her metabolism has slowed down and realized she needed to make a change in her lifestyle.

8. Drew Carey – 100lbs.

When the thought of not seeing his son grow up, Drew Carey made the decision to changing his eating habits by cutting down on carbs and eating in moderation.

“The Price is Right” host goes to the gym six times a week and does intense cardio at least twice a week. This routine helped him lose 100 pounds.

7. Roseanne Barr – 200lbs.

When Roseanne Barr’s weight reached over 350 pounds, she decided to make some changes by undergoing a gastric bypass surgery.

Sadly, the surgery was not enough for Roseanne so she started eating less and exercising a bit more. Sources say she walks at least 6,500 steps everyday. With all her efforts, Roseanne lost about 200 pounds.

6. Graham Elliot – 150lbs.

MasterChef judge, Graham Elliot, hit nearly 400 pounds in 2013 which concerned him a lot. He went on to have a sleeve gastrectomy and started to portion his meals. Graham also decided to give up some of his favorite dishes.

According to him, he grabs a fruit whenever he starts craving something sweet. After losing more than 150 pounds, Graham participated in his first-ever marathon.

5. Chaka Khan

Yvette Marie Stevens, also known as the iconic Chaka Khan, directed the spotlight on her in the 1970s after her funky singing performances. After getting diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, she decided to go on a weight loss journey.

Chaka Khan started fasting for a few months and decided to become a vegan. Now, she is healthier and looking better than ever!

4. Adam Richman – 70lbs.

Adam Richman, host to “Man vs. Food,” became known for devouring ginormous servings of food in record time. However, Richman decided to put that life in the past and has decided to trim down ever since.

Adam changed his lifestyle – hired a doctor, nutritionist, and started playing soccer regularly. In just 10 months, he already lost 70 pounds. To show his appreciation for his new bod, he decided to get on the cover of British Cosmopolitan naked and unafraid.

3. Snooki – 42lbs.

Nicole Polizzi or popularly known as “Snooki” is known for her feisty character and wild antics on “Jersey Shore.” Shortly after giving birth to her son, Lorenzo, in 2012, Snooki decided to get back in shape.

She also limited her daily calorie intake to 1,300 calories and started working out four days a week. All this effort helped her lose 22 pounds and according to her, breastfeeding helped a lot.

2. Rebel Wilson – 40lbs.

Rebel Wilson is famous for playing hilarious and overweight characters in movies. Best known as Fat Amy in the “Pitch Perfect” movies, Wilson admitted that she intentionally gained weight because she thinks it would help her succeed.

However, Rebel Wilson decided to start her weight loss journey in 2016. Everyone noticed the change in “Pitch Perfect 3.”

1. Adele

Despite her amazing voice and undeniable talent in singing, people just could not stop criticizing her weight. According to Adele, her aim is to make music and to entertain people.

Fans went wild after seeing first signs of her weight change. Although Adele doesn’t say much about her weight, she did reveal that she follows a Stirfood Diet and follows a customized workout plan created by Pete Geracimo.